Instrument Technician II, Full-Time/Days

Mercy•St Louis, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician, under general supervision, follows robust processes in Decontamination, Processing, and Sterilization by cleaning instruments and equipment, ensuring that all items are free of any bioburden. They inspect, function test, and assemble instruments and equipment for High Level Disinfection or Sterilization. The Sterile Processing Technician always follows the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection & Sterilization, as well as Department and Hospital Processes and Policies. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician must be able to accurately maintain the required documentation on written logs and/or computer systems. Documentation includes processes in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection or Sterilization, as well as Sterile Processing Department Equipment. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician must be able to prioritize instrumentation for processing, answer telephones, and dispatch instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician performs their duties in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum 4 months experience in Sterile Processing or 400 hours of hands on experience in Sterile Processing
CRCST or CSPDT Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD
Basic computer skills
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must interact with staff and co-workers across a diverse range of disciplines
Must be able to follow directions
Must be able to operate equipment

Responsibilities

Cleaning instruments and equipment ensuring that all items are free of any bioburden
Inspecting, function testing and assembling instruments and equipment for High Level Disinfection or Sterilization
Following the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection & Sterilization as well as Department and Hospital Processes and Policies
Accurately maintain the required documentation on written logs and/or computer systems
Prioritize instrumentation for processing
Answer telephones and dispatch instrumentation, equipment and supplies
Perform duties in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards
Performs other duties as assigned